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Be Inspired - Quote Challenge

Aside from cute animals, kids falling down (which granted, always gets me in the laugh feels), and nom nom nom recipes, quotes are the biggest shares on social media.

I was challenged by my good friend McGuffy over at McGuffy's Reader, to take the Quote Challenge. Since I love a good quote, and especially one that she shared, I want to say a big Thank You for this challenge.

I wanted to delve into this whole Quote Craze I think most of us enjoy, in addition to sharing some of my favourites.

What is it about a quote that has us hitting the "Like" and "Retweet" buttons so fast, we are in danger of a wrist injury?
I guess that depends on what the particular quote means to us.

I don't know about you, but when I read/hear a particular good quote, the thing which resonates the strongest, is: does it move me?
Now, I don't just mean All The Feels. Although, not gonna lie, those are nice.
No, I mean does it actually MOVE me.

As in from Apathy... to Possibility.

See there is Inspiration, which YES - gimme more of that. Sprinkle it like Fairy Dust over the entire world please. But also, Motivation.
I don't want to just be moved to emoting like big ole sap. I want to actually be awakened to something. A really good quote should transcend us out of our basic life, and give us a new Vision. Suddenly, we are opened to possibility, and that new awareness leads to some kind of action.

Maybe we change our lives dramatically. Maybe it's just a tiny shift. It's more than just a changing from negative to a positive outlook. It's not just a new moment of happiness or excitement; such feelings are fleeting. True inspiration is deeper, and lasting. Something needs to happen within you, where a new and improved You emerges.

You know what else? Why Inspiration matters?
An inspired life leads to Creativity.
Yeah, I like that one too. And if you consider yourself a writer, you should like it too.

Do you ever People Watch?
I don't mean like, peep through windows after midnight. Um no - don't do that.
I refer to just going to a crowded place, a mall for example, and sit and watch the people passing by. What do you see?
Whatever you see, I can guarantee you that in studying human behaviour, you will no doubt end up inspired by humanity in some way.
Does everybody have a story inside? Yes they do.
So why is that man smiling while reading that letter? Why does he look up and away, and twist the ring on his finger every now and then?
If you're a writer, you will want to answer those questions, and unlock that story.

So really, Inspiration actually helps us understand one another.
Is it a flower you are gazing at? Then it helps you understand Nature too.

The whole World is out there, just waiting for us to not only give it Meaning, but also to become our Mission.

First, the quote that started it all.
Perhaps this is the single best explanation for why I like Super Hero stories, and why Captain America is in my opinion: the best one of all.

the original comic page:

If my memory recalls correctly, I believe that was Steve "Captain America" Rogers advice to a young Peter Parker: Spider-Man. And I think it is a most relevant and timely quote.

The other great thing about so many quotes, is that they serve as gentle reminders to us. A little nudge that can lift us out of some negative or self absorbed thinking. On my journey toward Mindfulness, I have found the single best thing I can do, is to walk in Gratitude.
And yeah, because I have the greedy heart of a human, I need reminders. Daily.

This one helps to remind me to get my head out of the past, and to stop running ahead into the future; since I can change neither. All I have; is the Now. And the moment we realize how special that moment in time is, I believe is when we find true contentment.

Did you notice that I loved those two quotes so much, that I put them on my own Photography?
Yeah, that makes me happy indeed. Inspired.
And because we are talking about more than just Emoting here: I did something.

I mounted them on canvas and put them on my wall.

Yes, I am that stupid, need it repeated several times daily so it will sink into my thick and Ego centered head human.

Also, when you enter my home, you see it too.
Because when you find something good, something pure, something that Moves... you should pass it on.

The rules are of this Quote Challenge are:

*Thank the blogger who nominated you.

You are one of the biggest inspirations in my life McGuffy. Your heart is so big and so pure, and we need more like you in this World. Much love. xx

*Post three of your favorite quotes.

*Nominate 3 bloggers and challenge them.

I now challenge these three bloggers to share quotes that speak to them:

Claudia at ImagesbyCWbecause I am willing to bet we will get both an inspiring quote and original photography.

Cathy at Curious as a Cathy- who has always has some great wisdom that she is so kind to share with a loving heart, gentle spirit, and such a great sense of humour!

Janice at Gathering Graces- who I often feel shares the same mama's heart as I, of walking in Faith, Grace, but the Greatest of These is Love ... and knowing the importance of a good pass on a volleyball court. It's in the LEGS; not the arms! :)

Looking forward to seeing what you all share, but as we all know, Life is often busy; so no pressure!

Feel free to leave your favourite quote in the comments!

P.S. If anyone is interested, the service I used to mount my photography on canvas is called PosterJack. It was super easy to do --- just 3 easy steps! I was not compensated in any way for this recommendation: I am simply sharing.

Leslie Botchar, aka "RoryBore", is a SAHM enjoying life one day - and one cup of coffee - at at time.
She has had several articles published in The Huffington Post, and hopes to one day marry her skills as Word Wrangler and Photo Ninja.
Leslie spills it all on her blog Ink Interrupted, and invites you to join her for Tuesday Coffee Chat each week. Connect with her: Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram